The Disruptor | The Story Behind Kyrie Irving

Since entering the NBA as the No. 1 overall pick in 2011, Kyrie Irving has emerged as one of the league's most dazzling talents. But he's also become one of the sporting world's most polarizing stars. So how did this Australian-born kid become such an entertaining enigma?
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[@jonahjoy5463]

Do a vid like this about Jimmy Butler. His story is a tear jerker.

[@debisitheblack]

I second this.

[@cheers9503]

@Martin Kyree this both are bots guys, I've seen several almost similar comments like this

[@sulee7423]

@@debisitheblack in

[@Grandmaster_Vic]

my favorite player in the league. He’s the most misunderstood player in the league

[@neelmoudgil4962]

I love him, one of my favourites too. He’s super misunderstood but tbh he doesn’t help himself in the way he calls his teammates out in the media

[@hikari2827]

Indeed, he is also my favorite player in the league..

[@GunninRebel55]

He’s easy to understand. Good ball bouncer. Me 1st guy. Jealous of players getting more attn. Thinks he’s in the same category as Kobe, KD, & LeBron but isn’t. Period.

[@MikeyMike0330]

Mine too! I hate how the media has destroyed his public image

[@GunninRebel55]

Just A Face Cant blame the media. He’s the one didn’t wanna play w/LBJ. He was happy in Boston & claimed he wanted an extension til he saw they were a better more cohesive unit with Rozier & rookie Tatum so he refused to show up & support them for game 7 vs LeBrom. Mad they didn’t need him he left (again) for a competitive playoff team, the Nets. They sucked with him always showing off his dribble. He complains the roster has glaring holes when he was brought in to elevate them. Gets hurt (again) & they get better. Look at his interview after leaving CLE. He carries himself like a b***h & thinks he’s a #1 option on a contender but when he was his team got the #1 pick yearly. That’s on Kyrie. He’s a poor leader.

[@watchralph1535]

Man misleading headlines and overreacting media ruined his public character I still believe the nets will make multiple finals appearance

[@infamousxreaper]

also his massive ego and unwavering belief that he is always the smartest person in the room didn't help his case

[@ysktv2.056]

He most def going to the finals hella with kd and I believe everything u said the media misleads everything about him .... everyone hates him but his teammates obv don’t have bad shi to say about him

[@amos9804]

i mean he still is a massive weirdo and drama queen, that's not just the media

[@HandsomeHustler]

Amos Samosir where did you get this idea from???the media....exactly

[@endr4297]

Kyrie is a smart guy one of the things that proves it is what he said about the nba restart being a distraction to what is happening outside of the nba

[@DraMaSeTTa124]

Don’t stop making these videos.

[@randysangarr]

Pls?

[@AchieveLem0n]

Who else ran to the comments after hearing dude roast him for looking like a squirrel 😂😂😂

[@stratus10601]

Bruh lmfao

[@kingsvibe2135]

It happens when you have friends you get roasted hard and have nothing to say just keep it moving 🤣🤣 but I know how to get them back get back 🤣🤣 but at the end of the day it's yo boy and y'all got none but love for each other

[@jd3076]

Kyrie is a one unique player ive never seen a player who can score like that he has like a million different creative ways to score

[@compwya4015]

Man I used to watch The Score on basic cable back when i was a kid.. I'm glad yall transitioned to KZbin with these kinds of videos. Keep grinding the score😈

[@gd131]

Steve Nash: "Heres the play, Kyrie you pass the ball to KD and he'll take the game winning shot." Kyrie: **Surprised Pikachu face.**

[@NCHobbies]

Lmfao. It'll be interesting watching those two divas play together.

[@sheadee8027]

Why y’all here?

[@Jirl_25]

Steve, KD and Kyrie are all about "making the right basketball play" so there is no set go to, the flow of the game will shape the offense and its shot takers.

[@PeepThaGod]

@@NCHobbies harden in the mix now 👹

[@Jacksel01]

Media assassinated Kyrie after he left their darling LeBron. He and KD will dominate this year they they stay healthy.

[@freeddawg2882]

Fax

[@julianschweitzer5492]

But they aren’t winning shit

[@whyme4527]

@@julianschweitzer5492 agrees unless the nets can add one more all-star

[@alexescutia4805]

He assassinated himself lol come on man he blew up Cleveland because he wanted to be the man then went on to assassinate the Celtics

[@trojandarkhorse2022]

Yeah the media blew up that Celtics team too, right? 👌

[@nicochau8969]

Love the prod quality on these vids looks like you put loads of effort is put into these so respect ✊

[@Victor-jd9tb]

You are putting out amazing content! Extremely well researched and high production quality. Your channel is destined to blow up!

[@ghostofsj150]

This video was done incredibly well. Great job.

[@altg7924]

Man how have you guys only got 30k subs, top quality content people need to recognise

[@MrJones208]

Such a detailed and well done statistically made video 🙌 thank you

[@AdrielHaje]

Awesome vid man, keep it up!

[@ifredty5380]

Man! Your content is Amazing so underrated. You should get more subscribers!

[@kingsvibe2135]

Honestly I think kyrie is an incredibly good person I think that the media has everything to do with him changing as a person and player on the court the false narrative is why people hate him they'll believe anything about the guy when kyrie got traded to Boston I was worried for him that Boston will try to destroy this man career the fake love they were about to give him I think that Cleveland loved him and will always love him yes I know that some fans were upset with him leaving but kyrie wanted to get away from what could possibly make him into a joke if lebron left that year when kyrie declared a trade think about all hate he would've gotten for it that people would say he was the problem in Cleveland which he wasn't as kyrie and Brooklyn fan I love the fact that kyrie came home to get away from what Boston was trying to turn him into

[@ysktv2.056]

Media always make him seem like a bad guy which he isn’t he’s actually a great guy and his teammates and coaches have said great shì

[@kingsvibe2135]

YskTv 2.0 exactly

[@dtobon6]

What was Boston tryna turn him into n how did they show fake love? Every other star that played for Boston has had nothing but love for the city n the fans during n after their tenure there, not tryna shit on Kyrie but he just plain didn't wanna be there Boston wanted to put the pieces around him that he preferred to have but with no commitment from him they gave up n decided to build for the future without him

[@GunninRebel55]

dtobon6 Agreed. He wanted to lead a team and Boston gave him the keys. All they did to him was show how good they were without him when he got hurt and they got a chance to play a team game. That’s what he didn’t like.

[@kingsvibe2135]

dtobon6 what I met by fake love was that when players come to Boston they'll bring them in with open arm and try to treat them like family when kyrie first came to Boston in his first season alot people seem to forget about that season during that time he was actually showing people that he can lead a group of young guys but also that season the Celtics lost Hayward then kyrie *didn't get injured* he had an infection in his knee which requires surgery which also put him out for the playoffs that year and during that playoffs year the young were playing well *without having him and Hayward*but the media wrote up just him. During the 2018-19 season after every thing that Celtics fans thought they would have after losing to the bucks everyone starts attacking kyrie blaming him calling him a team locker room cancer which he wasn't the main problem and that's why he left the media destroy his relationship with the Celtics and Celtics fans but since moving to Brooklyn he on bigger and better things if the Celtics lose to the raptors you'll see what I mean they say they love kemba but when you lose they don't appreciate you for trying to win

[@BLJ93]

Great video bro keep it up

[@noahhopley5292]

Keep making these

[@ryanroy1530]

More subs for this dude. 🔥

[@DjAkeTV]

Amazing content guys! I’m new to the channel and I’m watching all videos!

[@michaelsantos414]

Kyrie is the most skilled scorer in the nba

[@LouieOcean2]

KD? Harden? Luka?

[@Trash-qz2rq]

In my opinion kyrie is the most skilled scorer because he is my favorite player but it’s my opinions and ik it’s wrong

[@davea3641]

@@Trash-qz2rq it's not wrong because it's an opinion

[@rantme8765]

Bruh you deserve more subs.

[@ecuhus]

I believe that this was a mostly fair assessment of the pros and cons of Kyrie Irving. As a Nets, I maybe biased to say that I think context is key, especially with his departure from Boston. The big shift from his preseason comments to his free agency was his grandfather's passing. Everything changed for him, and he desired closeness to family. Fortunately, that worked out in my team's favor! Go Brooklyn!

[@thedarkfrost2351]

Stfu

[@balltalkdeep]

love the no ads on such a great video; keep it up please know that it's greatly appreciated

[@jaygunn1979]

The score... Calling ppl asinine is something I feel you should have to say to that said person's face. This new internet world where you can talk bad as you want about someone and not have to deal with said person is weak... I ride with Kyrie!

[@tyzonegodzone8162]

We know for sure that kyrie has 🐐 handles

[@mosesdeleon2481]

Great video keep it up

[@anishsattaram3793]

tf y'all mean "disruptor"? why spread the already degrading name that has absolutely nothing to do with him.

[@abielkidane8600]

I know right I’m tired of Kylie getting this disrespect

[@anishsattaram3793]

@@abielkidane8600 it's disgusting bro. it's like a media trend to hate on him and they're not even stopping.

[@JawaPenguin16]

Dude I’m still so mad at Woj for labeling him with that stupid name. Incredible disrespect for someone who doesn’t follow along with everyone else.

[@adebayoremmanuell]

more content we love it

[@TheFIFABoys]

can someone please explain why all of those videos miss that the Celtics went on a 16 Game win streak with Kyire and were 1st Seed UNTIL he got injured.

[@S1S0.11]

Kyrie is the best player in the whole nba hands down i love till death

[@Trash-qz2rq]

Facts

[@nolimitkha6726]

Facts

[@S1S0.11]

@David Egbuson noobie

[@S1S0.11]

@unable shank ik im just saying I love him so much that's y but deep down ik he's not the best

[@ReinFreebird]

Kyrie's a talented athlete, not gonna argue about that. He may not be the best guys out there, that's some price to be paid if you're gonna have him on your team. If anyone gonna call him a disruptor, at least mention how his decision to leave Cleaveland alter Isaiah Thomas' career. I hate it to admit it, but I kinda blame Kyrie for Isaiah Thomas' fall from grace. If he didn't go to Boston, Isaiah could have been still balling right now and not have to sign for minimum those years ago and not being waived just recently. Deep down, I wanted Kyrie to know that his desire to be the leader in his own team caused one man's livelihood to be disrupted, and he will never be able to atone it after leaving Celtic

[@anishsattaram3793]

isaiah's downfall was on the organization and himself. they played him through injuries and he continued to play through injuries. you have to remember that it's a business, danny ainge and anyone in 2017 would've picked kyrie over isaiah thomas.

[@BizMinds02channel]

Great story teller Best guards in the league

[@acoker2891]

The look from the brother in the waistcoat at 04:21 😂. Yeah it was definitely no secret.

[@freddieszn6940]

*This guy should cosplay as joker.* Boston turned him into a villain and the media act like hes the worst nba player to exist, man i still miss you in cleveland but im happy that your in nets now

[@thestach7729]

i always wished kyrie and horford would have run it back after they lost to the bucks. that team had so much potential and they showed it in the 2017-2018 regular season. if they had worked out all those issues, they could have been a force

[@Jirl_25]

"Generational basketball genius" and "ahead of his time humanitarian" We Brooklyn stand right beside Kyrie and KD. (I wish he would "low manage" next season😬 and KD...)

[@GunninRebel55]

What makes Kyrie a generational basketball genius? Leaving Cleveland wasn’t smart, nor was leaving Boston. Challenging Kobe wasn’t smart. Thinking he’s a #1 option on a contender is madness. So let me know please. And yes I know he’s great at dribbling.

[@Jirl_25]

@@GunninRebel55 "he is great at dribbling" clearly has not seen Kyrie play... Don't reply to me with your useless inexperienced mind

[@GunninRebel55]

Jose Isaac Rivas You people don’t even know basketball. I suggest you go make me a taco. You have nothing to back up your claim so I don’t wanna hear a word from you Julio.

[@Jirl_25]

@@GunninRebel55came down to racism uh, NYC Brooklyn piers 12pm... Say it to my face

[@reginaldamicy6694]

He plays basket with nerves! HEAVY MATERIAL.

[@starrgod7671]

I didn’t like King Kyrie, until I saw Uncle Drew a few nights ago. Intrigued me, so here I am. Thanks for posting this very well done vid!💯

[@wonderfulmee]

Who is Uncle Drew? Kyi moves like him on the court

[@MrNat10]

Damn what's the music that plays at 11:20? Can't find that song anywhere

[@richardsantana9637]

nice video bru

[@JJsAthletics]

This man needs followers. How does Mike Korzemba have x million subs and this channel has still not blown up?

[@tramaineisabell1570]

love everything about Kyrie ! Top7 pg ever.. maybe 5

[@socialistbatman1211]

Kyrie’s whole point with the flat-earth thing was that it shouldn’t matter and that it has no bearing on who he is or what he does. He explained that when an NBA reporter asked him about it. He immediately responded “Does it matter?” And went on to say that it’s funny how that became news.

[@CHICKENfat88]

hey narrator/ producer dude, thanks for not splattering your face throughout the video - youre a good looking guy but I'm here for basketball/ sports.. another great mini-doc btw - cheers and thank you.

[@tegandemeritt9714]

Dude you should make a Net's video and break down the Net's big 3 and their chemistry. pls

[@DrMoHoops]

7:30 Irving only went to 3 NBA finals

[@leadeaus1090]

yeah and he didn't play in one of them

[@kingsvibe2135]

Leadeaus he did but he was injured idoit

[@chriswu8514]

yeah, so did JR Smith and Deladova, it is called playing with LBJ

[@mikewright2323]

The fact y’all really made this

[@keyshawn8559]

That 50 point game shot would’ve been legendary

[@justhemachine9755]

I love KAIs game🔥

[@emilejacobs604]

Lit

[@TheFIFABoys]

He led the Team to the Playoffs twice, NOT once.

[@maxh276]

Another banger 💥

[@kyrieshoesph2739]

MY INSPIRATION PLAYING BASKETBALL , MY IDOL, ❤

[@nevermisled3244]

Notiii

[@richard_lisondra]

The Iconic run of that 3-1 was the best series of all time but ruined by KD and that is why fans don't respect his 2 championship ring. I missed that tandem tho.

[@gazelemcadizal7774]

Nobody cares if you respect durant or not. He is still a millionaire, future billionaire, financial savant, sharp businessperson, first ballot hof and a responsible social worker helping hundreds and thousands of poor people. I'm not even a gsw or nets fan. I'm a Celtics fan. But I give credit where it's due.

[@richard_lisondra]

@@gazelemcadizal7774 and what's your point? Did you really read my comment? I'm not disrespecting KD, what are you talking about? Bball fans in general aren't respecting him because he joined a championship contender already.

[@gazelemcadizal7774]

@@richard_lisondra "dis you ready my comment?" my point is I'm not a LeBron fan but I respect him. I'm not a Durant fan, but I respect him too. So if you mean "fans" don't respect durant's rings, I think you just meant "LeBron fans only".

[@richard_lisondra]

@@gazelemcadizal7774 what? Hahaha dude, what are you talking about?

[@iveywebb]

@@gazelemcadizal7774 FACTS. They're really LeBron d*ckriders because they're hypocrites when it comes to him.

[@nocontent9764]

dude, im telling you if you want to show your face every once in a while its fine. just dont do it so often. We like your content continue doing your thing

[@el0kadur]

You don't analyse his evident need to get professional health. He's not this conflictive out of nowhere. At the end of the dah he's got an unparalelled talent and prone to injuries

[@atlmuzikfanzinc]

They won't acknowledge that just blame the media for all his issues

[@kobebryant2566]

The media got blood on their hands

[@kryptic_mike22_36]

Why can’t players just be loved by there skills instead of being judged by their character 😑

[@beantownbilli]

💪🏿

[@Psalm739]

kyrie my fave player

[@kevinquibranza5789]

0:48 what happened?

[@MABinBarcelo]

flat earther x burner

[@elic4180]

Kyrie 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@freeddawg2882]

Sad how everyone hates him for no reason

[@NLCOMBOPK]

WHAT FUCKING SONG IS THAT IN ALL THE INTROS!?!?!? BEAT IS SO MESMERIZING.

[@dominikwilliams1467]

You have to do the story behind Derrick Rose

[@killerbee5316]

Rewatching this to remember Kyrie is a human like all of us and isn’t just a lynchpin for the media.

[@TuNguyen-ky1fr]

Kyrie the best

[@uzitay815]

Do Fred Vanvleet

[@ISpeak9450ese]

Great vid. But uh Cav were not all-time, nor was there any anticipation of that. And Bron was the first to concede to Golden State. Dont take my word. Check it

[@KyrieBron]

True fans only

[@wonderfulmee]

LoveBrooklynNets#11

[@sarahgay6774]

Anyone know this channel exists

[@tedbundy8791]

You should do this with PG13

[@jiggablackshine]

The aussi wizard!!

[@mondazebasketball]

Nets will not go to finals with Kyrie in the roster and i doubt how he can handle Steve Nash mentoring/coaching him.

[@kingsvibe2135]

Jeff Farro they will go to the finals you smoke the wrong blunt 😭😭

[@deanhyman8622]

Wait did you say Australian?

[@ADGotNext]

Squirrel boy hurt my feelings 😢😢

[@QuezQLB]

ian like this video takes fr and i dont usually go out my way to say hating shit but this was a hating ass perspective during a lot of it. yall be trying to act like he cant be human.

[@Abhishek29652]

Kyrie is Neymar of basketball

[@sagakun06]

now he just crazy. burning sages and shit.

[@anthonyclay5666]

Anthony clay the original,uncle Drew,ask him some time whom is uncle drew

[@BurpGotGame]

I don’t think his dad failed, I thought it’s because bc kyries mom passed away he had to give up and take care of him?

[@alfieestidola6477]

Make about the king LBJ

[@spencer_3472]

yessir 2nd best player ever would be interesting

[@walidkabir6847]

i swear that this young man is misunderstood all the time and also people talk without taking the players mental health as if they are robots used to entertain us and they have nothing on they head other than basketball, y'all should be ashamed and not judge people because what he has achieved , i'm sure none of y'all will ever get an inch closer to his achievements.

[@deadmemer-kun4136]

Say whatever you want about his twisted scientific beliefs, but he is the realest HUMAN BEING in the NBA, and possibly the biggest altruist. And don't even get me started about his skills. The guy can ball, he can make plays and make other players better. With KD on that team, he'll be able to take a more comfortable role in the team with some load and eyes taken off of him.

[@ruchpat1]

Go Brooklyn Nets.

[@frankenviews4069]

Oh so That's why it was so important to him to leave the Cavs. So that's why he did all what he did to the Celtics. The Celtics rejected his dad. They cut him from the team. Wow. Sweet Revenge some 20 years later. That's crazy. That's some Princess Bride shit.

[@imtwon9ne122]

gotta do curry

[@nattobaby]

pls make kyrie "squirrel boy" irving a thing

[@kingsvibe2135]

mister dondon no😭

[@pica7145]

Do a Stephen Curry vid

[@Frenchy.]

i understand the correlation between Kyrie and Kanye, they both lost their mums... Which explain a lot, about them being misunderstood. Like if you agree

[@gilligan9849]

I thought “disruptor” implied good defender

[@ibrahimriversnoone9767]

AIN'T NOTHIN! fraudulent about 'rie 'rie- '... rumble young man, rumble ....' 👏👏👏👏👏(standing)

[@sphrt2742]

can't wait how Nash will handle this Nets team LOL

[@notyouraverage10k95]

But Brooklyn got swept without kyrie tho

[@joshuahawkins935]

He's a great player and he seems like a nice enough guy and I have no ill will towards him, but damn if he doesn't make himself seem like a douche